Galax schools sue contractors over leaky windows

Now that an attempt at mediation has failed to keep the case out of court, the school system will move forward with its lawsuit.

By April Wright, Reporter

Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at 8:36 pm

After attempting to come to a resolution through mediation, Galax City Public Schools has decided to move forward in a lawsuit against Vannoy Construction and architecture and engineering firm OWPR Inc. due to problems with leaking windows that were installed at Galax High School by subcontractor Bell Windows.
Earlier this year, the Galax school system filed suit against the companies, but hoped to avoid going to court.

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